Question

Describe the expeditions of Mahmud of Ghazni.

Answer 1

1. Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India.
2. The initial raids were against the Shahi kingdom and its King Jayapala was defeated in 1001 A.D.
3. The Successor of Jayapala, Anand Pala fought against Mahmud in the battle of Waihind and was defeated in 1008 A.D.
4. In 1011 he raided Nagarkot in Punjab hills and Thaneswar.
5. In 1018 Mahmud Plundered the holy city of Mathura and attacked Kanauj.
6. He raids Gujarat and in 1024 A.D. (CE) Mahmud defeated Solanki King and plundered Anhilwad.
7. He sacked the famous temple of Somnath by breaking the idol.
8. His last campaign was through Sind in 1030A.D. (CE).
9. Mahmud died in 1030 A.D.